Planning

Biomedical Research Support Solutions Framework Agreement

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 12:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed here involves the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Chester, United Kingdom. The current stage is planning for the "Biomedical Research Support Solutions Framework Agreement," focusing on providing comprehensive biomedical research support services. The industry categories include laboratory services, research and experimental development services, and research and development consultancy services. A significant opportunity within the public sector, this procurement process began on 10th November 2025, with a preliminary market engagement scheduled to conclude by 19th November 2025. This engagement is intended to refine the Authority's requirements and prepare tender documents. The agreement's planned contract period is from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2028, with potential renewal until 2034.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specializing in biomedical research and development. Businesses capable of designing, implementing, managing clinical trials, handling logistics, and providing related laboratory and data management services would be well-suited to compete. The framework agreement's structure allows for extensive collaboration across the public sector and presents a chance to secure long-term contracts with renewal options. Companies looking to expand their offerings in the biomedical research domain and enhance their innovation capacity stand to benefit significantly from engaging in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Biomedical Research Support Solutions Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The objective of this framework is to provide Public Sector Organisations with a comprehensive range of biomedical research support solutions to contribute to strengthening their research capacity and innovation potential. The scope covers the full research lifecycle, from the design and delivery of clinical trials to logistics, sample management, secure data handling, and laboratory support. Biomedical research support solutions covered by this framework agreement will include, but are not limited to: * Design of biomedical research clinical trials * Implementation of biomedical research clinical trials * Management of biomedical research clinical trials * Transportation of biomedical research samples * Automated biomedical sample storage * Manual biomedical sample storage * Temperature-controlled biomedical sample storage * Collection of biomedical research data * Secure storage of biomedical research data * Analysis of biomedical research data * Reporting and interpretation of biomedical research data * Provision of biomedical research laboratory facilities * Provision of biomedical research laboratory equipment

Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement with a view to developing the Authority's requirements and preparing tender documents. Suppliers participating in this market consultation are not guaranteed to receive either an Invitation to Tender (if Invitations to Tender are issued), or a place on any framework agreement which may be awarded following an Invitation to Tender. Please email info@coch-cps.co.uk to express interest in taking part in this market engagement process. We will then be in contact to arrange the next steps.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072367-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@coch-cps.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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